Ep.13 – Matthew Hepler - The State of Coal Mining in Appalachia

Ep.14 – Toby Scott - Audio Engineering and Following the Tao in the Music Industry (Metaphorically Speaking)

Toby Scott is an audio engineer and record producer widely known for his extensive work with Bruce Springsteen. Toby works on audio projects from rock albums to symphony orchestras, audio books and film scores. He currently resides in Whitefish, Montana primarily working with local talent. Stephen and Toby sit down to talk about Toby's work, decision making in your career, the details of audio engineering and more. View Toby's websites here: 1) https://www.cabin6recording.com/ [https://www.cabin6recording.com/] 2) http://tobyscottaudio.com/ [http://tobyscottaudio.com/] Thanks for listening!

Ep.13 – Matthew Hepler - The State of Coal Mining in Appalachia

Matthew Hepler is an environmental scientist with Appalachian Voices, a non-profit organization focused broadly on community and environmental health and the shift from fossil fuels to sustainable energy in the Appalachian region. Matt and I talk about mountain-top removal mining (MTR), its effects on the health of the region and go into depth about the work that's being done to ensure the health of Appalachian communities and environments. You can find out more about Appalachian Voices by visiting their website: https://appvoices.org/ [https://appvoices.org/] Intro: 0:00 - 6:36 Podcast: 6:36 ---- END Thanks for listening! Support The Node by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-node [https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-node]

Ep.11 – Timb Mannuzza - Outdoor Education and Trekking the Silk Road (Part 2)

EPISODE NOTES Timb Mannuzza is an outdoor educator who has taught at programs such as Outward Bound and Elements Wilderness Program. Timb, accompanied by friends Paul Ronan and Patrick Exe, has also completed a 4000+ mile trek across the Silk Road - an ancient trade route that spans Asia and Europe. Timb and I talk about the concept and philosophy of outdoor education and go into depth about his journey on the Silk Road. This is part 2 of a 2 part podcast. Here is the Silk Walk Expedition's website: https://www.silkwalkexpedition.com/ [https://www.silkwalkexpedition.com/] Here is the band (Frunze Street) from Kyrgyzstan Timb mentions in the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huyNBy-H6ow [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huyNBy-H6ow] To support the podcast, you can donate to the tip jar (a link is located here at the bottom of the show notes), share it on social media, or recommend it to someone you think may enjoy it. Thanks! Happy Listening Support The Node by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-node [https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-node]

Ep.11 – Timb Mannuzza - Outdoor Education and Trekking the Silk Road (Part 1)

EPISODE NOTES Timb Mannuzza is an outdoor educator who has taught at programs such as Outward Bound and Elements Wilderness Program. Timb, accompanied by friends Paul Ronan and Patrick Exe, has also completed a 4000+ mile trek across the Silk Road - an ancient trade route that spans Asia and Europe. Timb and I talk about the concept and philosophy of outdoor education and go into depth about his journey on the Silk Road. This is part 1 of a 2 part podcast. Here is the Silk Walk Expedition's website: https://www.silkwalkexpedition.com/ [https://www.silkwalkexpedition.com/] Here is the band (Frunze Street) from Kyrgyzstan Timb mentions in the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huyNBy-H6ow [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huyNBy-H6ow] To support the podcast, you can donate to the tip jar (a link is located here at the bottom of the show notes), share it on social media, or recommend it to someone you think may enjoy it. Thanks! Happy Listening Support The Node by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-node [https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-node]

Ep.10 – Gillian Ritchie - Searching for Spirituality

Gillian Ritchie has spent much of her life exploring religion and spirituality in its many forms. Here we discuss her journey with spirituality as a 21st century human, her poetry, and all of the other thoughts that came to mind throughout the conversation. Here is a link to the website of an ultra sick podcast call "Martyr Made" - https://www.martyrmade.com/ [https://www.martyrmade.com/] (Listen to his series on Jim Jones and the People's Temple "God's Socialist") You can find Gillian on Instagram @brighti13 Please enjoy! Support The Node by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-node [https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/the-node]